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Doppel is a rapidly growing Series C startup focused on building the future of social engineering defense through an AI-native platform. They are seeking an experienced backend engineer to build and ...

Why Join Doppel Doppel is building the future of social engineering defense. Our AI-native platform uses agentic AI to protect executives, employees, customers, and brands from phishing ...

Software Engineer, Detection

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $350K/yr

  • PTO

Why Join Doppel Doppel is building the future of social engineering defense. Our AI-native platform uses agentic AI to protect executives, employees, customers, and brands from phishing ...

Senior Manager, Social

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of social programming across editorial, branded, and marketing priorities, ensuring timely, high-quality launches across platforms.

Business Process Red Team Operator

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$59K - $79K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Perform and manage hands-on offensive security activities leveraging social engineering skillsets as part of Red Team engagements against critical JPMC assets * Conduct business process assessments ...

Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior (GRC)

Columbus, OH · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... social engineering exercises to ensure people, process, and technology is in place and working effectively. Tasks and Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain software-based security ...

Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior (GRC)

Columbus, OH · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform social engineering exercises to assess risk related to people, processes, and technologies. Perform technical testing, scanning, and validation of controls using custom scripts and ...

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Doppel is a rapidly growing Series C startup focused on social engineering defense through its AI-native platform. They are seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Northern California to act as a ...

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How much do social engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for social engineering in the United States is $76,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in social engineering, and why are they important?

To succeed in a Social Engineering role, you need a deep understanding of human psychology, information security principles, and risk assessment, often supported by a degree in cybersecurity or related certifications such as CEH or Security+. Familiarity with social engineering toolkits, phishing simulation platforms, and incident response systems is often required. Excellent communication, observation, and persuasive skills help build trust and effectively identify vulnerabilities. These skills are crucial for ethically testing and strengthening an organization’s defenses against human-based security threats.

What is social engineering?

A Social Engineering job typically involves manipulating or influencing people to disclose confidential information, often for security testing or ethical hacking purposes. Professionals in this role study human psychology, exploit security weaknesses, and test an organization's vulnerability to phishing, pretexting, and other deceptive tactics. Ethical social engineers work to improve cybersecurity by identifying and strengthening weak points in human-based security protocols.

What are some common challenges faced by social engineering professionals in their daily work?

Social Engineering professionals often navigate the challenge of balancing ethical testing practices with organizational trust, ensuring that their methods expose vulnerabilities without causing undue alarm. They must stay updated on evolving tactics and countermeasures, as threat actors continually develop new strategies for bypassing security. Collaboration with IT, HR, and management teams is essential for clear communication and effective training. This dynamic environment requires adaptability, discretion, and a commitment to ethical standards as well as ongoing professional development.

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Software Engineer, Autopilot

Doppel

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Doppel is a rapidly growing Series C startup focused on building the future of social engineering defense through an AI-native platform. They are seeking an experienced backend engineer to build and scale automated systems for managing Security Analyst tasks, aiming to verify and neutralize threats quickly using AI-driven automation.
Responsibilities:
• Play a critical role in building systems that protect billions of people from AI-generated scams and general digital harm
• Have complete end to end ownership - from directly collecting product requirements to continuously evaluating and iterating on shipped releases
• Mentor junior engineers, foster a high-performing team culture, and shape the team roadmap
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience as a backend engineer
• Ability to build and scale automated systems
• Experience with AI-driven automation
• Experience in cybersecurity or related fields
• Ability to mentor junior engineers
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with product requirement gathering
• Ability to evaluate and iterate on shipped releases
• Willingness to work in-office a minimum of 3 times a week
Company:
Doppel is an AI-native security platform that helps organizations defend against social engineering risks and digital impersonation. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Covina, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.